Engineering Manager - Maintenance

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

The role

Lead and oversee the on-site Maintenance Engineering function, driving compliance, reliability, safety, team performance, and continuous improvement across site operations. Manage maintenance strategy, budgets, projects, suppliers, assets, and regulatory requirements while partnering closely with Production, Quality, Validation, and other departments. This is an on-site role requiring flexible availability to support critical business needs.

General Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Maintenance Engineering team, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and business plan.
• Set and monitor departmental KPIs and performance standards.
• Demonstrate a proactive, motivating leadership style that promotes teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, FDA, MHRA, EMA, and relevant internal/external quality and safety standards.
• Ensure that all equipment and facilities are maintained, calibrated, and re-qualified in line with the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme and regulatory expectations.
• Support and lead audits, investigations, and CAPAs (DRs, CCRs) relevant to maintenance operations.
• Manage and continuously improve asset care and maintenance strategies to optimise uptime and equipment reliability.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for repeat failures and reliability issues.
• Oversee tooling, spares, and critical equipment availability and lifecycle planning.
• Manage departmental budgets including OPEX and CAPEX planning, forecasting, and cost control.
• Provide regular reports on forecasted and actual expenditure, aligned with the site financial plan.
• Establish and manage service contracts, technical agreements, and vendor relationships.
• Oversee all HR processes for team members including attendance, sickness, overtime, annual leave, absence, 1:1s, appraisals, probation reviews, and PMRs.
• Address team performance and absence issues through coaching, support, and formal measures as appropriate.
• Promote team engagement, development, and succession planning.
• Ensure that all maintenance staff are trained and competent to carry out their roles safely and compliantly.
• Identify team and individual development needs and work with HR to implement training plans and budgets.
• Foster a culture of learning, growth, and technical excellence across the department.
• Provide technical input into engineering projects and capital expenditure initiatives aligned with the site development plan.
• Assist other departments in the selection, validation, and implementation of new equipment and systems.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and products by ensuring maintenance readiness and adaptability.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities comply with Penn’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, as well as relevant UK and global standards.
• Support HSE Executive Committees and actively promote a safe working environment.
• Adhere to guidelines set out in the PPSL Environmental Policy and encourage sustainable maintenance practices.
• Work closely with production, quality, validation, and other site departments to ensure seamless operation and support.
• Champion best engineering and maintenance practices through innovation, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Provide support to other areas of the business as needed, based on expertise and at the discretion of the department head.
• Support out-of-hours response to site alarms and emergencies as required.
• Maintain flexible availability to support critical business needs during evenings, weekends, or shutdowns.
• Ensure resource allocation to client work is accurately documented and reported through approved systems.

Benefits

At PCI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. That's why we are committed to providing a benefits package designed to support your well-being and enhance your overall quality of life. Here's what we offer:

• Employer Pension: Secure your future with our employer pension scheme (above statutory pension).
• Competitive Salaries: We offer competitive salaries that reflect your dedication and contributions.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Family Friendly Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your family life.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Know someone perfect for our team? Refer them and receive £500 as our way of saying thank you!
• Staff Engagement: We value your dedication with recognition schemes and long-service awards.
• Health and Well-being: Your health matters. Count on our support with generous sick pay, access to a 24/7 GP through our employee assistance program, mental health support, and life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary.
• On-Site Subsidized Canteen.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Development Opportunities: Invest in your future with our training programs, coaching opportunities, LinkedIn Learning, and further education options.

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.